Zidane's class and Agüero's shimmy

Málaga's sheikh wants to withdraw Isco's number 22 jersey. Florentino has signed the most promising young player in Spanish football. He led the Under-21 team at the last European Championships in Israel, where he also ended up with the Bronze Boot.

Isco won the Golden Boy in 2012, which is the equivalent of the Ballon d'Or for players under 21 years of age. It was then that Málaga decided to give him a better contract and increase his release clause to ¤35 million to stop big clubs trying to steal him away.

During these the last two seasons under Pellegrini, Isco has caught the attention of European football. It is no coincidence that Málaga's sporting glory has coincided with the rise of this youngster from Benalmádena.

In the first year, he helped his team qualify for the Champions League for the first time in the club's history. Taking part in this elite competition gave him the opportunity that he needed.

Isco combines strength and skill. His centre of gravity is low and this makes him quick off the mark and able to keep possession of the ball, characteristics he shares with Agüero. He has great vision as well as a killer pass, and a level of control reminiscent of Zidane.

Isco has represented Spain at all levels. Last February, in Doha, Del Bosque gave him the chance to make his first team debut in a friendly against Uruguay.